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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 10:03:07 AM Ignore PD Report Abuse According to AutoGuide.com, "In the fuel economy wars the Hyundai Elantra is now the unrivalled champion." AutoGuide says Hyundai’s new Elantra isn’t just winning praise, it’s topping multi-car comparisons, besting vehicles that have sat untouched at the top of the compact car pedestal for decades." With 29 city and 40 highway mpg., it's not just delivering great mileage, it's also more affordable too, and new buyers who are flocking to it say they love the superior handling and tight steering. If you've visited a Hyundai dealership, you probably already know how popular these vehicles have become. They're booming. Hyundai's momentum is unwelcome news for Honda and Toyota, and many auto industry analysts say it's one of the... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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According to AutoGuide.com, "In the fuel economy wars the Hyundai Elantra is now the unrivalled champion." AutoGuide says Hyundai’s new Elantra isn’t just winning praise, it’s topping multi-car comparisons, besting vehicles that have sat untouched at the top of the compact car pedestal for decades." With 29 city and 40 highway mpg., it's not just delivering great mileage, it's also more affordable too, and new buyers who are flocking to it say they love the superior handling and tight steering.

If you've visited a Hyundai dealership, you probably already know how popular these vehicles have become. They're booming. Hyundai's momentum is unwelcome news for Honda and Toyota, and many auto industry analysts say it's one of the...

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Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,124 Points:293,545 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2012 9:37:19 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse k
VomVom Champion Author Calgary Posts:3,857 Points:1,627,080 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 3:54:41 PM Ignore VomVom Report Abuse Have a friend who bought a new 2012 Hyundai Elantra. Extremely happy with the purchase. Honda has been sitting on its laurels with the Civic and now they have to scramble to catch up. Isn't competition wonderful?
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:755,230 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 9:18:23 AM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse its about time
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2012 5:03:43 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Honda Civic gets already 40mpg highway and has so for the past 7 or 8 years at least. To even look at a Hyundai again (drove one many years ago), they will have to bring a car on the market that gets at least 55-60 mpg highway.
puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,549 Points:728,280 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:52:51 AM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse They look similar which isn't a good thing for Honda.
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,357 Points:1,481,985 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:18:21 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse its called competition
Sparky19038 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,048 Points:580,140 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 7:25:35 AM Ignore Sparky19038 Report Abuse Agreed, gknee09. Competition is definitely good. And, Hyundai really does make some very good cars.
gknee09 All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:985 Points:823,765 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 2:57:25 PM Ignore gknee09 Report Abuse competition is good
w9med Champion Author Gary Posts:1,128 Points:328,445 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 2:45:55 PM Ignore w9med Report Abuse Good for them
VomVom Champion Author Calgary Posts:3,857 Points:1,627,080 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 2:26:53 PM Ignore VomVom Report Abuse You build a good quality car and price it right, buyers will come.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,008 Points:599,685 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:27:01 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
Tomeboy Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,774 Points:560,640 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:59:11 AM Ignore Tomeboy Report Abuse I have a 2001 Hyundai Sonata over 100K miles on it so far. For a 11 year old car it's still running strong. No mechanical issues or breakdowns. Just regular scheduled maintenance. Excellent ride and driveability!! Excellent paint and finish!! Car still looks like new... no rust whatsoever and I live in Minnesota. Excellent heater!! Car interior warms up quickly. Works just as it did when new!! Excellent air conditioner (AC)!! I have never had an issue with AC and never had additional refrigerant added. Best AC I have ever had in any car I owned. Works just as it did when new!!
123cowboy Champion Author Maine Posts:1,833 Points:403,570 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:22:25 AM Ignore 123cowboy Report Abuse got one...love it...mileage actually pushes 40mpg on highway at 58+
IrishCowboy Champion Author Fort Wayne Posts:1,432 Points:573,225 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:32:01 AM Ignore IrishCowboy Report Abuse Hyundai always does the same stuff but costs less.
tobasco Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:7,351 Points:2,110,060 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:26:19 AM Ignore tobasco Report Abuse Nice car. Everyone should be worried, not just Toyota and Honda. May the better car win (until the next better one comes out).
PhilMils Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,262 Points:1,186,250 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:12:20 AM Ignore PhilMils Report Abuse This is why we like competition.
q2 Champion Author Alberta Posts:2,039 Points:381,070 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:02:23 AM Ignore q2 Report Abuse Competition is good
Blazer197 Champion Author New Haven Posts:3,240 Points:615,150 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:00:58 AM Ignore Blazer197 Report Abuse Yesterdays news.
bbthegun Champion Author San Diego Posts:5,983 Points:1,681,940 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:00:19 AM Ignore bbthegun Report Abuse This is a repeat story also... This is what a free market is all about. Competition makes companies compete with each other by trying to outperform their rivals. Of course, Obozo and his ilk don't see it this way. They see it as someone making more money therefore, they must be punished with higher taxes because it's unfair.
ShockinSean Veteran Author New York Posts:390 Points:1,549,375 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:59:54 AM Ignore ShockinSean Report Abuse The Elantra is one good-looking vehicle. Most of Hyundai's vehicles are beautiful. Look at my Tiburon.
Bigtex09 Champion Author Dallas Posts:4,293 Points:1,160,260 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:59:15 AM Ignore Bigtex09 Report Abuse interesting
puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,549 Points:728,280 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:59:02 AM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse Interesting the new Civic looks ugly as a Hyundai Elantra.
Hangnail309 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:6,029 Points:1,678,155 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:58:21 AM Ignore Hangnail309 Report Abuse competition can be good for the consumers.
Emmamae1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,065 Points:590,165 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:56:02 AM Ignore Emmamae1 Report Abuse they all look the same.
MG_Sputnik Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:7,315 Points:1,961,605 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:55:35 AM Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse Also yesterday's news.
dlzastera Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,515 Points:1,024,320 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:55:33 AM Ignore dlzastera Report Abuse Ford Focus or Fiesta for me.
salog Champion Author Columbia Posts:7,710 Points:1,640,085 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:55:16 AM Ignore salog Report Abuse most of the new cars look mostly alike.
jorobins538 Champion Author Chicago Posts:4,732 Points:638,320 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:53:57 AM Ignore jorobins538 Report Abuse competition can be good for the consumers.
gilfarm Champion Author Alabama Posts:6,801 Points:1,949,815 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:53:42 AM Ignore gilfarm Report Abuse Better warranty too!
urbandreamer Rookie Author New York Posts:13 Points:131,360 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:52:51 AM Ignore urbandreamer Report Abuse 34% of Hyundai Elantras sold are made by Americans and the plant in Alabama is the most productive vehicle assembly factory in North America! When the U.S. car makers were cutting jobs, they were adding jobs...
marlita Champion Author Dayton Posts:3,312 Points:785,130 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:52:30 AM Ignore marlita Report Abuse old news
SnickersDog Champion Author Denver Posts:3,288 Points:681,960 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:52:12 AM Ignore SnickersDog Report Abuse Amazing how it works, build a good product for a fair price and it will sell. I'm for buying american but i think detroit could open their eyes.
AnObserver Champion Author New Jersey Posts:8,364 Points:2,259,730 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:51:57 AM Ignore AnObserver Report Abuse Good for Hyundai - they certainly have capture the fuel economy initative for the monment
bullfrog69 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,304 Points:835,010 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:51:39 AM Ignore bullfrog69 Report Abuse Don't give a rats ass, don't buy these foriegn communist cars! Be American and Buy American, Support American companys and your Family!
Insuremn Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,957 Points:1,031,985 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:51:16 AM Ignore Insuremn Report Abuse Same as yesterday's article.
Garston Champion Author Maine Posts:2,421 Points:473,765 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:48:33 AM Ignore Garston Report Abuse Toyota Prius is tops!
NotmeuQc Champion Author Montreal Posts:5,651 Points:1,133,925 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:48:33 AM Ignore NotmeuQc Report Abuse Even though I am a big fan of Ford and especially the Mustang, I have not ruled out the Elantra for a future purchase.
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,179 Points:2,401,835 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:48:13 AM Ignore april4 Report Abuse Interesting
Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,771 Points:741,155 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:48:10 AM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse ok
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:7,815 Points:1,473,250 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:46:40 AM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse No Hyundai for me, yet.
DTrainCanada Champion Author Saskatoon Posts:1,848 Points:1,421,575 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:43:12 AM Ignore DTrainCanada Report Abuse Hyundai gets a little better every year ...
schvanda63 Champion Author Lansing Posts:1,322 Points:264,840 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:42:52 AM Ignore schvanda63 Report Abuse Repeat news story and repeat replies. BUY AMERICAN!!!. What car is made 100% in America anymore??? The Big Three,what a joke. Most of their parts are made AROUND THE WORLD. The best you can get is ASSEMBLED IN AMERICA.
jayrad1957 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:19,659 Points:1,598,465 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:42:33 AM Ignore jayrad1957 Report Abuse I have a 2010 Elantra. Great car. Would by another when the time comes.
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,380 Points:1,895,185 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:42:33 AM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse Hyundai seems to be gaining market share
grammamNV Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,335 Points:372,425 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:42:32 AM Ignore grammamNV Report Abuse where are they built? buy AMERICAN
Skychief All-Star Author Florida Posts:727 Points:401,735 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:42:11 AM Ignore Skychief Report Abuse And the Elantra is a pretty good looking car. But I still say Buy American.
CTarp Champion Author Texas Posts:1,236 Points:608,895 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:42:00 AM Ignore CTarp Report Abuse Good old competition
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,945 Points:1,757,235 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:41:56 AM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse See, competition works. Why not try it in health care?
ericwt Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:6 Points:8,420 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:41:21 AM Ignore ericwt Report Abuse Rented an Elantra a couple years back. Nice car, good mileage. Not surprised the new one is even better.
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,357 Points:1,481,985 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:40:39 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse sounds good